J. Scott Bridger

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Christian Exegesis of the Qur'an (eBook, PDF)

A Critical Analysis of the Apologetic Use of the Qur'an in Select Medieval and Contemporary Arabic Texts

Beschreibung

Can Christians read biblical meaning into qur'anic texts? Does this violate the intent of those passages? What about making positive reference to the Qur'an in the context of an evangelistic presentation or defense of biblical doctrines? Does this imply that Christians accept the Muslim scripture as inspired? What about Christians who reside in the world of Islam and write their theology in the language of the Qur'an--Arabic? Is it legitimate for them to use the Qur'an in their explanations of the Christian faith? This book explores these questions and offers a biblically, theologically, and historically informed response. For years evangelical Christians seeking answers to questions like these have turned to the history of Protestant Christian interaction with Muslim peoples. Few are aware of the cultural, intellectual, and theological achievements of Middle Eastern Christians who have resided in the world of Islam for fourteen centuries. Their works are a treasure-trove of riches for those investigating contemporary theological and missiological questions such as the apologetic use of the Qur'an.

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Autor

J. Scott Bridger is Associate Professor of Global Studies and World Religions at Criswell College in Dallas, Texas. He formerly taught Islamic Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He holds a PhD from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, a ThM from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a MA in Arabic and Islamic Studies from the University of Haifa in Israel. He and his wife spent twelve years living, working, and studying in various countries of the Middle East. They have five children and reside in the Dallas area.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wipf and Stock Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. März 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781498201988
• Artikelnr.: 60107208